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THE FARMERS SPEAK. THE SILENT BREWEE. WESTERN ARID LANDS Goddard'a Marks. "We have previously told several good stories of Col. John Goddard, who was a king among the Penobscot lumbermen in his day.

The Dexter Gazette tells more. Goddard sent large crews into the woods every year. As soon ps he had hired his man he started him off for the scene of operations. He always furnished transportation, together with food and lodging while on the way. He franked the men through, as it were.

Upon the back of each he scrawled a few chalk marks, and a man bearing that superscription was entitled to all the privileges the stage line or hotel could furnish. John Goddard settled the tariff and paid the score. Furthermore, no man was received bv the woods boss unless ho could whirl about and show Goddard's bold chirograph- in the vicinity of his spinal vol 111 n. Lowiston Journal. in other it ran counter to the equalized basis of rates agreed upon as between Omaha, Lincoln and other points to eastern The discussion of the question showed a most complete divergence of opinion, the Burlington, Union Pacific and Burlington Missouri River roads absolutely refusing to in any way change the present basis of rates while the other lines were as determined the change should be made.

The whole question resolved itself into one of expediency, none of ihe objecting to a raise in the rate, but many of them did object to any action which might cause future hostile legislation, It was agreed that the Kansas and Nebraska lines had already suffered sufficiently by such legislation and it would be the better policy to leave rates as they are. The whoie day was spent in a fruitless discussion, the solution being as much in dispute at the adjournment as it was in the beginning. The general Opinion of the mem manufacture or sale is prohibited by the state constitution; directing the secretary of the interior to cause necessary surveys to be made, and artesian- wells to be sunk to develop the artesian basin underlying the state of South Dakota, with a view to the use of waters for irrigation, an appropriation of $150,000 is asked; for the protection of federal officers in he discharge of their duties. In the house the following communication from J. P.

Leedom, late sergeant-at-arms of the house, was presented: "I regret to report that C. E. Silcott, late cashier of the sergeant-at-arms, has departed from this city without settling his accoi and I have been unable to ascertain his whereabouts, and there is a deficiency in the cash of the office. In view of these circumstances I respectfully request an immediate investigation of my accounts under such action as the house may take in the premises. Adams, of Illinois, thereupon offered a resolution, which was adopted, setting forth that the deficiencies amounted to and providing for the appointment of a select committee to examine Leedom's accounts and report to the house.

A committee was appointed as follows: Adams, Stewart of Vermont, Payne, Reed of Iowa, Holman, Blount and Hemphill. Pensions in Nebraska. Washington, Dec. G. From the annual report of the commissioner of pensions, written by Corporal Tanner, and just issued, the following concerning Nebraska is taken: Tis sad to see a woman growing old before her time All broken down and helpless when life should hold its prime She feels herself a burden when a blessing she should be, And longs for death to bring her release from njisery.

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collar around her neck, even in the days of courtship, which experience she has passed through more than once, having been married twice. Once only did she become giddy enough to wear a and that was when she was first married, when she adorned herself with a bow of that material. Hoop skirts and bustles have never added style to her appearance. Her only jewels have been of the kind of which Cornelia boasted. She has fourteen of these.

Lewiston Journal. Pure soap is white. Brown soaps are adulterated with rosin. Perfume is only put in to hide the presence of putrid fat. Dobbins' Electric Soap is pure, white, and unscented.

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5S Qtoe 41 Pawnee Perkins 1 Phelps Pierce atte ...100 Polk RocV No 4'J 5 at 84 19 ..102 ..143 3a ..119 11 ..132 ..107 34 51 38 87 70 2rt .143 SOi Dixon Dodge Dundy Farmer Furnas Gage Garfield Gosper Grant Greeley Hall Harlan Hayes Hitchcock. Howa 72 Red W.ilow .....104 Richardson 4J0 Saline 7 Sarpy 1 Saunders. 177 Scot t's Bluff 13 Seward 137 Sherman '-'47 Sioux 1 Stanton 17jlhiirston 1: Thomas .....110 Valley Wis'iington Wayne Webster Wheeler ..23. 32 ..157 14 .138 81 77 11 21 5 ..157 17 .110 92 35 .157 31 0 ltil 112 8.53S 2i Farmers' and Laborers' Union. St.

Louis, Dec. 4. The annual con vention of the Farmers' and Laborers' union met here yesterday with a large number of delegates in attendance. Af ter addresses of welcome the convention assembled in executive session. These meetings are to be secret.

Delegates are present from Arkansas, Kentucky, Kansas, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Maryland, Alabama, Nebraska, North Carolina, Sonth Carolina, Indiana and Texas. Committees were appointed to confer with the alliance of the north on the foundation oi a national alliance ana on co-operation with the Farmers' Mutual Benefit association. Delegates to convention from the north alliance held an infor mal conference this morning. Under the plan of consolidation with the Far mers' and Laborers' union this body will probably adjourn to sit in convention before the week closes. At the meeting of the Farmers' alliance this afternoon a committee was appointed to-confer with a similar committee from the Farmers' and Laborers' union to discuss the advisability of consolidation.

The majority of the committee is not in favor of consolidation. As to the proposed consolidation with the Knights of Labor President Livingstone of the Georgia state organization said: "We propose to form an offensive and defensive alliance with the Knights of Labor and to co-operate with them as long as it is mutually advantageous. If onr path leads us along the same road it adds to the strength of both orders to work together. When our ways diverge we can part in friendship to meet further along on some other issue. I am not one of the principal advocates of co-operation with the knights, but I can see advantages to be derived from such a step." Something Original.

Washington, Dec. 6. Secretary Rusk has received a report from the agricultural experiment station of southwest Kansas, announcing that it has been demonstrated that the arid lands of the west can be made productive without the aid of irrigation. Experiments have proved that desert land unirrigated will produce plentiful supplies of grasses and forage plants, including sorghum, and it is believed wheat, corn and potatoes of good quality. Subsequent crops, will need iio straw for the reason that the matted roots will keep the dry earth from being blown away by the high Winds.

Civil Service Changes. Washington. Dec. 9. Senator Pad dock will probably follow hp the bill he introduced the other day relieving the railway mail service from the ODferation of the civil service law with a bill taking out of civil service law control of postof-fice inspectors and sncciai aerents of other departments.

There is much opposition to the extension of the civil service over the railwav mail service and the snecial agents of the departments, and some cu-curiosity is expressed in congress as to the result when the real issue is presented to those who have been making wholesale complaints. LIVESTOCK AAI FIIODUCU MAtlKETS. Quotation from Seiv Yorlct (JliUiiijo, Omaha ana Elneivhtire. OMAHA. NOTHING 11 A lilt FROM THE NEW ASSOCIATE Coiigrea Will Adjourn for tlio Holiday Season Diacusnion of Sileott's Defalcations Am to Reorganization of tlie Senate '1'Iie leatl of Jefferson Davis Beet Culture in tlie AVest lUlscellaneouM Notes.

Waalilngton News ami Notes. Washington, Dec. 9. There is some surprise felt by the officials of the supreme court of the United States from the fact that up to the present time nothing has been heard from Judge Brewer, recently appointed associate justice to succeed Mr. Matthews.

While there is no doubt that he will accept the honor tendered to him he certainly displays remarkable deliberation in not sa stating. He is not expected here until after the holiday recess. The president has not yet decided upon Judge Brewer's successor, but it is pro bable the selection will be made from that circuit. Senator Paddock, as soon as Judge Brewer's nomination was made, called upon the president and presented the name of Judge Dundy. The presi" dent spoke pleasantly of Judge Dundy, as he also did of Judges Shiras of Iowa and Caldwell of Arkansas, between which three incumbents of the federal bench it is believed the choice lies.

It is probable that the delegation will urge Dundy, as it is known that the Hon. John L. would decline the position if tendered to him. THE CHRISTMAS EECESS, There will be but eight or ten more working days of congress before the Christmas holiday recess. Adjournment until Monday, January 6, will probably bo taken on Thursday, the 19th although if Speaker Keed concludes that he can not announce his committees before the reconvening of congress in January there are many members who will insist that the recess be taken Wednesday, the 18th.

No real work of consequence will be done until the committees are announced, as they control the real business of congress. The house will likely consume considerable time this week discussing Cashier Sileott's peculations, defalcations, forgeries and the consequent losses to the members. Almost every member of the house has his own peculiar ideas about the le of the sergeant-at-arms. Many of them will want to deliver long opinions. While there appears to be a division of opinion as to whether the members should lose the money they had deposited with the ser-geant-at-arms and their accumulations in the way of back salaries, there is very little doubt that the government will finally assume these losses and that the members will vote the money to reimburse themselves.

SENATE ISEOHGANIZATlONi There can now bo no doubt that the efforts which were made last week to bring about a reorganization Of the senate have failed. They failed because each state which presented a candidate for sergeant-at-arms of the senate has been provided with positions in the house, thus making it impossible for them to successfully claim patronage in the senate. Sonator Quay had a candidate from Pennsylvania in Leeds, but Edward McPherson of Pennsylvania, was elected clerk of the house and with James K. Young executive clerk of the senate. Pennsylvania can lay claim to no more patronage since Major John A.

Carson of Philadelphia is to be clerk of the house committee on ways and means. Major Holmes of Iowa, was elected sergcant-at-arms of the house and of course it would now be ridiculous for Colonel Swords of Iowa to ask for the position of sergeant-at-arms of the senate. Senators Spooner and Lawyer of Wisconsin had a candidate from their state for the position of sergeant-at-arms of the senate in the person of ex-Representative Guenther, but the election of Captain Wheat of that state to be postmaster of the house settles Wisconsin's claims for anything more and they have resumed their efforts to get Guenther a consulate. Moreover it may be stated that the administration of Ser-geant-at-Arms Canaday is as satisfactory as could have been expected from any man. The real ground of those who have clamored for the reorganization of the senate is a desire for a redistribution of the patronage.

A KINDLY REFUSAL. The following telegram was received here yesterday: New Orleans. Hon. Secretary of War, Washington, D. I have officially to inform you that the Hon.

Jefferson Davis, at one time secretary of war of the United States, died in this city yesterday. His funeral takes place here December 11, at noon. James A. Shakespeare, Mayor of New Orleans. In response thereto Secretary Proctor to-night sent the following message War Department, Washington.

Hon. James A. Shakespeare, Mayor of New Orleans Your telegram informing me of the death of Mr. Davis is received. In refraining from any official action thereon I could not and hope I do not add to the great sorrow of his family and many friends.

It seems to me the right course and the best one for all. You will understand, I am sure, that its adoption is prompted by a sincere wish and purpose to act in the spirit of peace and good will which should fill the hearts of all our people. Redfield Proctor, Secretary of War. beet culture. As chairman of the committee on agriculture Senator Paddock had a consultation with Prof.

Wiley of the agricultural department on the question of beet sugar, in which the professor stated that no further appropriations were needed to make additional tests, as the industry had quite passed the experimental stage. Prof. Wiley is satisfied that the feasibility and profit in the culture of beets for sugar is beyond question and the tests of Nebraska beets and soil show that the state is peculiarly adapted to their growth and manufacture. Senator Paddock favors the abolition or material reduction of the tariff on cane sugar and- a bounty on sugar produced from beets grown in this country. PHOEBE COZZENS' OPINION.

Phoebe W. Cozzens, the well known female lawyer of St. Louis, published a iongthy 'opinion here in which she contends that congress has no constitutional right to enact a federal election law. She contends that the constitution of the United States does not confer tho vio-ht. of suffrage on anyone; that no one is a citizen of the United States as such; that citizenship is conferred by the states.

The opinion has brought about some discussion by lawyers in congress, but it will in nowise interfere with any legislation the leaders of that body have in mind. The constitution, it has been held by the best lawyers in congress, clearly gives congress the right to regulate the election of its own members, s. 1'ariflT for Nebraska and kanaan Line Chicago, Dec. 4. The general managers of the Interstate Commerce Kail-way association met yesterday to consider the most vital question they have yet had under discussion the question of arranging proper tariffs for all the Kansas and Nebraska lines.

Tho mix tion came up under the decision of Chairmen Walker, Faithorn, Midgley and Finley of the Interstate Commerce Railway and its subordinate association. The deciston of the chairmen includes the rates to be charged by all the lines. In some cases the rates were raised and RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ST THE NA. TIOSATj ALLIANCE IN ST. LOUIS.

Comment of tlie English Freaa on th Plesarc of President HarrUou Prominent men Now in Washington Interviewed. ConeeriilnK the Deatli of Jefferson Davis Figuring Up Ex pendltnres and Appropriations or the Government. Farmers' National Alliance. St. Louis, Dec.

9. The National Farmers' alliance adopted a long series of resolutions favoring woman suffrage, the reservation of public lands for actual settlers, and against the acquisition of lands by alliances; for the rigid enforce ment of the law against railroad corporations that are not complying with their contracts as to the disposition of lands; called for the free coinage of gold and silver and an amendment to the law which permitted loans to banks at 1 per cent, while the farmer was obliged to pay 8 and 10 per cent; favoring the pay ment of the public debt as rapidly as possibly; opposing bonds as the basis for loans and reiterating the argument against the national banking system and in favor of the greenback doctrine. Taxes on real estate and mortgages and a graduated income tax were demanded. Economv in the management of all de partments of the government was called for and a special declaration was launched against any proposition looking to in crease in the salaries of government em ployes. The liquor traffic was opposed in all its forms.

The Hennepin canal project was endorsed, as was also that of the harbor on the gulf coast. I Another resolution was passed recom mending congress to take some action to compel the Lmon Pacihc and Central Pacific railroads to pay their, debts and objecting to any further extension of time. The Australian system of voting was enthusiastically endorsed. A resolution on the tariff favored such revision and reduction that taxes might rest as lightly as possible upon produc tive labor, and that its burdens might be imposed on the luxuries and removed from the necessaries of life. An Knslish View of tlie Message.

London, Dec. 6. The Times welcomes the extradition proposed in President Harrison's message, and expresses surprise that the western states do not re volt against the heavy exactions of taxa tion imposed for the benefit of the cot ton and iron workers of the Atlantic states. President Harrison probably had this in mind when he suggested that the protective principles should be applied to farm products. The Standard thinks tariff reform may mean something real a couple of years hence.

Half of the present expenditure is mere extravagance that can be dis pensed with when the people decide to crush the spirit of Tammany hall in Washington as Jhey scratched it in Isew York. The News says President Harrison's proposal for a reduction of the surplus can only be a palliative measure. It warns English authors and publishers not to expect too much from the copyright agitation. It regards the reference to the fisheries as the mcst satisfying part of the message. The Telegraph is doubtful whether any important practical result can come from the Pan-American project, and con siders that it will be interesting to watch the reception of the educational proposal The Chronicle says: "The extradition proposal shows a courteous recognition of an honorable intentional obligation which should be reciprocal here.

The proposal touching the surplus is timid and tame." Expression Concerning Jefferson Iavla. Washington, Dec. 8. Senator Reag an, ex-postmaster-general of the confed eracy, was sean at the telegraph office yesterday just as he was sending a telegram of condolence to the family of Jefferson Davis. He said the principal motive which actuated Davis in going into the rebellion was to secure a govern ment that should be friendly to the peo ple.

He was an intense believer in the doctrine that states should control absolutely their domestic affairs and the general government had no power or au thority to act outside of matters specially delegated to it. "Will his death affect in any ay the sentiment in favor of accepting the re sults of the war as final?" "Xot at all. Why, Mr. Davis himself always urged the fullest acceptance of the present condition of affairs." "Why did he not ask to have his liabilities removed?" "Because he did not feel he had done anything which required him to ask any pardon. Hejiad done his duty as had conscientiously seen it, and he no apologies to make therefor." Postmaster-General Wanamaker said: passing away of Jefferson Davis shuts from view the last great land-jmark of the terrible war.

All divisions and strifes should be done away with and a new day of tjeace and prosperity would dawn upon the land." Ex-Attorney-General Garland believed when Davis' whole life and character are considered and analyzed in an unclouded atmosphere by cool, dispassionate people he will hold a very high place in history. Justice Lamar said: "The whole pecn pie of Mississippi are in grief. My personal relations with him were not only kind but affectionate. As a public man my estimates of him were of the most exalted character. He was a man of intellect, honor and statesmanship." Senator George said: "Whatever may bS said of Davis by some of his contemporaries who differed with him I am sure the judgment of posterity will be that he was a pure, able afid patriotic citizen." Senator Walthall: "Mr.

Davis, in his last days, had a stronger hold on the affections of his own people than he had in the time of his greatest power. There will be unceased mourning in the south." Government Expenses. Washington, Dec. 4. The clerks of the committees on appropriations of the senate and house have prepared comparative statements of the estimates of the appropriations and expenditures for the maintenance bf the government for the fiscal years 1890 and 1891, from which it appears a net increase of the estimates for 1891 over those for the current year of $20,817,862 and a net increase of the estimates for the next year over the appropriations for this year of $38,092,142.

The total estimates of the regular and permanent annual appropriations for the next fiscal year are $406,843,315, while the total revenues are estimated at showing an excess in the estimates of the revenues over the estimated appropriations for next year of The net surplus for the present year is placed at $53,532,511, or $9,961,389 more than the estimated surplus for the next fiscal year. This prospective decrease in the surplus is stated too without reference to the possibility of the enactment of a river and harbor bill, for in the estimates submitted by the secretary of the treasury there is a notable omission of the ordinary provision for river and harbor improvements. For the preservation of the existing works the sum of $337,000 is asked, while the report of tho chief engineer says $38,532,550 can bd profitably expended next year in these improvements. The statement above quoted differs materially from that prepared by the treasury department and exhibited in the book of estimates just issued, for the reason that the postal receipts and revenue are differently treated by the treasury and the appropriation committeesi THE BEST METHOD FOlt IKRIGATISG Til KM DISCUSSED. Millions Upon millions of Acres that Can be Made to Produce Abundantly if IroperIy Treated How Money for the Work Must be Raised Xlie Deatli of JefFeraon Davis Tragedy In a Texas Court Room.

Let Private I'artivs Reclaim Them. New York, Dec. 6. Major Powell, chief of the federal commission to report upon the best method of irrigating the arid lands of the country, read a paper upon the subject before the chamber of commerce. He began with the statement that about one-half of the lands of the United States," exclusive of Alaska, are arid.

"Ihese lands, he said, so far as they can bo brought urder cultivation by ir rigation, are the best lands in the coun try because the crops are certain of not being subject to the changes of extreme wet and extreme dry seasons, as in case of lands dependent upon rain. Of 000,000 acres of arid land in the Unit States, about are now under cultivation by irrigation and about altogether can be rendered ara ble by that method. Major Powell esti mates tnat tho construction of reser voirs, canals and other works necessary win cost at the rate of $10 per acre Assuming acres are to be re deemed in this way the cost will aggre gate $1,000,000,000. or the proper carrying out of the work a change in the land laws is necessary. Where irrigation is unnecessary the land is cultivated by private initiative, each farmer being able to raise his crop in entire independence of his neigh borsi In arid countries co-operation in the distribution of water from its source is essential.

In humid countries the tendency is toward small holdings, whiie in arid countries it is toward large hold ings. jT many large anu small streams ran through the arid belt, but the amount of wafer obtainable is not large enough to irrigate all of the arid lands which they traverse, and the question arises, what portion of them are entitled to use the water. Major Powell holds that they should be used at the points where they will do the most good. This point, he sajs, is wnere, a stream turns Irom a rushing crystal mountain torrent to lowland stream which mingles with the soil of the land from which it flows. If taKeu above that point it would be where the chilly atmosphere of the high alti tude would make it less useful in the production of crops.

If taken below that point, the waters would be too much evaporated and wasted on the way inus, taKing tne Arkansas river as an example, water enough to irrigate 1,000, 000 acres in Colorado would be reduced to only enough to irrigate one or two hundred thousand acres across the line in Kansas. The same rule, Major Powell says, applies to tho waters of the upper Missouri, Colorado, Rio Grande, Dei Norte and Columbiarivers. He estimates the aggregate value of the waters of all these rivers at $5,000,000. The forests at the headwaters of these rivers serve as catch basins and must be preserved Provision also must be made for control! ing and protecting the large body of pasture lands not suitable for cultivation. In addition to these are great tracts of mineral lands which should be held by the government until the minerals have been discovered, when they should be pareelled out in quantities only large enough ror economical working.

When the storage reservoirs and irrigating ca nals are completed vast water powers win have Deen created suitable for man ufactunng purposes. These will exist at points on the canals higher tip than those at which the waters are to be taken for irrigation. The government, Major Powell -says, suouiu not ue auowea to rurnish any money lor the completion of this great system oi works. D'or the preservation of the forests and the parcelling out of the water a great many thousands of men will be necessary, and to put the matter the hands of the government would be to build up a bureaucracy and an army of officialism. The only thing the government should do is to furnish wise laws to control the onerations.

For this work in hand the people would naturally combine by hydeographic basins, that is, in the territory covered by a single water shed. Courts should be established to adjudicate upon all ques- iiuiis arising irom tins conaition or ai- lairs, though the government itself should apportion the water among the different states in such districts. Major Powell suggests that the money for carrying out these great schemes must be raised by the issuance of community Donos or other similar methods. Death ot Jefferson Da via. New Orleans, Dec.

6. Jefferson Davis died at 12:30 this morning. Jefferson Davis was born in Kentucky, in 1808, was appointed to the military academy at West Point, from which he graduated, and was appointed a lieuten ant in the regular army, serving for a number of years. He resigned from the armv and eneasred in cotton misinir in He represented the state in both branches of the national legislature and was twice secretary of war. TT served as colonel of a Mississippi regiment during the War W'ith Mexico and rendered most effective service at Buena Vista, where he was severely wounded.

When secession was an aSSUred fact, hfi Was phncnn tirocirlant of the Confederacy and held that posi tion until the down-fall of the so-called government. He was cantiired hv fed eral troops at Irwinville, Ga.s in April, 1865, and sent as a prisoner of war to Fortress Monroe, where he remained until 1867, When, he was released on bail. He was finally fully released in 1868, when he went back to Mississippi, where he resided until the time of his death. Tragedy tn a Court Room. Marshall, Dec.

8. Durinsf a preliminary trial for the custody of thn children in the divorce case of Keller Vs. Keller in the district court room here. Alexander Pope was shot and mortallv wounded, W. H.

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49450. If a small -particle is applied Sold by drucsists cr sent GO net ttSi now Striewre. Y. It is a pleasure and satisfaction to many to learn that Allen's Lung Balsam, that standard family medicine for coughs, croup and all lung diseases, can now be procured at and 1 a bottle at any druir store. "General eourt news" account of the engagement of one young man to several young women.

A rare opportunity to make S500 before Christmas. Address with ref Gast, St. Louis. Enoch Arden cases have become so frequent of late that they are becoming dread- iully tiresome. A Sore Throat or Cocgit, if suffered to progress, often results in an incurable throat or lung trouble.

"Brown's Bronchial Troches' give instant relief. A man is never old enough to get married until he is so old he does not care for marrv- ing. The old smoker's delight PuncU," Auiei-ca's finest 5c cigar. Gen. Harden's recipe for desertion "Treat the soldiers so they won't care to "More than all other lcsg remedies," is what E.

W. Fairnian, adruirgist. atDavton. writes about the sale of Allen's Lung Balsam. He has sold it for eight years, and it gives satisfaction.

Sold by all druirgists at and 1 a bottle. I thank my Starrs," said the manager, after having a full house. Among the successful business institutions of Toledo, Ohio, is that of Col. Frank Cheney, the manufacturer of Hall's Catarrh Cure. Under his wise and careful manaare- ment it has assumed gigantic proportions, and recently an eastern svndieate made him an offer in cash of S250.000 for his nlant.

w-hith Mr. Cheney declined to accept. A few years ago he was seriously embarrassed, but undaunted by misfortune, he settled down to hard work in pushing an article which he be lieved possessed merit. Long aro he paid every claim against him, dollar for dollar, and now has a fortune left. All this he has ac complished by persistent push and printer's iuk.

Among me great aavertising hrms of the country he stands in the front rank of advertisers. The press of Toledo, and its citizens generally, rejoice at the success and arood fortune of Mr. Cheney, who is highly esteemed among them for his business enerey as well as his happv social qualities. From "ah article in the Toledo Bee, Nov. 16th.

A syndicate of cattlemen has a perfect right to water its stock. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorla, When she was Child, sac cried for Castoria, When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria, When she had Children, she gave them Castoria, Recent statistics show that 9,000,000 Germans live outside of Fatherland. "Dakota Hot Springs," The Invalid's Mecca, is a neat little pamphlet issued by the Passenger Department of the Fremont," Elk-horn Missouri Valley R. and it would be well for persons suffering from rheumatism and kindred diseases to read it. The same will be furnished free on receipt of stamp by J.

R. Buchanan, G. P. at Omaha, Nebraska. Askin game tattooing.

The mackerel fishery on the coast of Ireland is improving steadily. FDMPTLYan DTfRMEriTLY RHEUMATISM. For 30 Years. Pilot Knob, September 3, 1SSS. I suffered with chronic rheumatism in my knees and ankles for twenty years and had to use crutches.

I was treated at times by several doctors, but was finally cured by St. Jacobs Oil. Have had no return of pa'iu in three years. HENRY P. TRAYERg.

At Druggists and Dealers. THE CHARLES A. VOGELER Baltimore. MJ. THE r2 sas: or rr tr FEVER 50 Cts.

COLD'NHEAD ELY BROTHERS, 66 Warren New York. WE wish a few more agents and salesmen to handle our line of publications. To any person Bending $1.00 and agreeing to give our goods a fair trial, we will send circulars and terms, and samples of some of our best publications, including Games, Books, to the Tahieof several dollars retail. These articles are all complete and just as we tell them at retail. LESTEE PAYNE COBattle Oreek.Mich.

Tri CfiRIPHY We caarantes a goKf paying LLkUnNrn I 'position to try graduate. American School of Telegraph ad 1 son. Wis. mp HvJ -s E3 My boy with a serious accident by pull-ting a can 01' boiling water over on liiuiself scalding his face, hands, and arms dreadfully. Having a bottle of Salvation Oil in Uic house I applied it Immediately to the parts scalded, (as per directions) and am glad 'to state that he is now well, aud the wounds -healed nicelv without leaving a scar.

MRS. A. CAMPBELL, 2 Roberts Balto. Never make love in a corn field. Remember that corn has ears, and it is easily shocked.

The Jersey Lily has become qr.ite famous for her beauty, and she means to keep it, too, for, hasn't she learned in the great United States to euro colds with Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup? 'I'lie Snow Flower. Count AnthoskoiTs curious discoy-yry ot the snow flower is likely to floriculturists for some time to come, as, from the a -counts given of it, it appears to be not only a remarkable but a singularly beautiful plant. It was discovered an th perpetually frozen ground of Siberia, but Count Anthoskoff has snc- ceded in raising plants from seed placed in a pot of suow at St. Petersburg.

The Wooin lasts only for a single day, and comes once in two years. A French contemporary thus describes it: The leaves aire three in number, and each about ithree inches in diameter. They arc developed only on that side of the stem toward the north, and each seems cov-crcd 'with microscopic crystals of snow. 'The flower when it opens is star shaped, its petals are of the same length as the leaves, and about half an inch in width. London Globe.

lriiii, (he 1'nrmliao of Farmer. Mild, equable cllninte. certnln nml nlmnilnnt cropi liest fruit, plain, grass mid stnclc country to tha World, fun Information free. Address Die Oregon immigration Doitrd, roriliind. Oregon.

The oldest consul in the service United States is Horatio J. Sprague stationed at Gibralter. of the who Is Two Houtiiiaiis cadi A lieal. Houston, Post, November 1. AVhile making his usual rounds yesterday Post representative happened in Sam Raphael's cigar store.

As the two had not met in some time the conversation at last drifted to Sam's good fortune in holding one-twentieth of ticket Xo. which drew the $50,000 prize in the October drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery. Naturally, of course, Sam seemed much pleased at having held the winning number, aud assured The Post man that he would continue his business on the same scale and devote his personal attention to tus trade as formerly. In reply to the question as to whether he had any trouble in getting the money from the Lottery Company, lie said that Uncle Joe Baldwin, who held another twentieth of the same ticket, and he "both, sent their tickets through the Wells Pargo Express company, and promptly received the money through the same company. The Post man then said good-day, and started in search of Uncle Joe Baldwin, but failed to him.

A man who -'swimmingly. eats fish ought to get along Excurmioiis Somti via. Ilie Wa-banli Line Commencing Nov. 1, and continuing dailv until April 0. The Wabash will sell round trip tickets to all the winter resorts of the south.

Good returning until June 1, lS'JO. Elegant Reclining Chair and Pullman Buffctt ears are run through from St. Louis, Toledo and Detroit, making the quickest and favorite route east or south. Passengers ticketed to and from all points in Europe via. all lines, at lowest Tates.

For rates, tickets, timetables and full information, call on or write G. N. CLAYTON, A Noted Ile)iaul. The Ceylon papers amnounco the death of an elephant named Sella, which had served the Public Works Department for over sixty-five years. Originally Sella belonged to the last of the kings of Kandy, fciri Wickrema Raja Singha, and was one of about one hundred elephants which passed to the British government in 1815, when the Kandyan dynasty was overthrown and the whole island passed under British rule.

It was supposed at that time that Sella was fifteen years of ago, but this was uncertain. In 1820 it was decided that all the elephants belonging to the Public Works Department should be sold, and Sella fell to a well known resident of Colombo, Mr. Do Soysa. The animal aided in several ked- dab. operations for the capture and taming of wild elephants, but became totally blind about three years ago.

He continued, however, to work at the plow until within a short time of his death. After death the tusks were removed, and measured five feet in length. Sella himself was eight feet high. Scientific American. of Onio, City of Toledo, Lucas County, Fraxk J.

Cheney makes oath that he Is the senior partner of the firm of F. Chexey Je doing business In the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured bv the use of Hall's Catarrh CritE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A.

D. 18Si5. A. AV. GLEASON, lsEALl Notary rublic Hall's Catarrh Curo Is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.

Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY Toledo, O. JgpSold by Druggists, 75 eents.

It is said that smacking the lips is a vulgar habit. Much depends upon whose lips are smacked. orcis enjoys Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken it is and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, L5ver and Bowels, cleanses the system effectually, dispels colds, headaches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever produced, pleasing to the taste and acceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable aubstances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c and $1 bottles by all leading druggists.

Any rei ble druggist who may not have it )a hand will procure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it Do accept uny substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, N.V.

bers is that it will take at least three days either to agree on a solution or to agree that they cannot agree. Consider able ill-feeling has been aroused over tho problem, which in brief relates to the ex tent round about lines can compete with direct lines, Were it not for the fact that all the lines are crowded with bust ness a war in rates would appear almost inevitable. The Silcott Defalcation. Washington, D. Dec.

7. In the absence of a session of congress there was little talked about at the capitol to day other than Cashier Sileott's defalca tion. Members of congress Continue to borrow small Change and bills (if each other to defray Current expenses or draw upon resources at home. Several mem bers found themselves without enough money to pay street car fare. It is very probable, however, that a joint resolu tion will be passed next week making an appropriation to pay members their sal aries.

The special committee appointed by the house yesterday to investigate the affairs of the sargeant-at-arms, held long secret meeting and heard Mr. Lced-oru's story It is not believed now, although it was suspected yesterday, that ivm Leedom had any knowledge of Sileott's speculations or shortage Jjeedom lias onerea to give up his private property- to make good the liability of his bondsmen. The investigating committee is trying first to ascertain the exact amount of shortage and the position of the government in the affair. It is not known definitely yet whether the sergeant-at-arms is the agent of the members of the house and its employes individually or the agent of the government. If the former, it is held that, the house ha no right to an propriate money to reimburse those who sustain losses, but of the latter no one doubts that congress will make good the losses to the members.

A resolution is proposed making it unlawful for mem bei's to overdraw their salaries, borrow money of the sergeant-at-arms or any of his deputies or employes or procure the official endorsement Of the sergeant-at- arms or his deputies in financial tran sactions of any kind whatever. This is suggested in view of the fact that Sileott's name as cashier of the sergeant-at-arms was attached to a large number of drafts drawn by mem Ders ot the house in the last congress and discounted at the banks. It is said a considerable portion of Sileott's de falcation went to make good these drafts, many of which were protested. Some of the members who secured for Silcott his appointment of cashier secured his official endorsement to their private papers. Certainly the word "cashier" after the name of C.

L. Silcott held his bonds men responsible for paper endorsed the same as if the cashier of a bank in his official capacity would endorse a piece of paper the bank would be responsible. It is proposed to make this thing un lawim in tue iuture. ui course it is another instance of this kind at this time of locking the door after the horse is stolen, out it is better late than never, It is said that a number of the members were permitted to largely overdraw their accounts, one member from the south being ahead of his salary over $4,000. The committee reports that it cannot on the information furnished by Ser geant-at-Arms Leedom and his book keeper discover more than $71,800 in Sileott's defalcation.

No one appears to have any idea as to how much money oeionging to individuals he took with him. As stated in these dispatches last night, the shortage may aggregate over $100,000. Unless the bonds of Silcott and Leedom for $50,000 each can be made to cover the losses there is no way for members who deposited their private funds ith the Sergeant-at-arms to secure reimbursement. If they choose the olhce of sergeant-at-arms as a savings bank they assume the responsibility. Some of the members not only had money deposited with the sergeant-at-arms but other valuables.

The large safe in the office contained various private papers. A few days ago Represen tative ii no. or Minnesota gave Silcott his vouchers and told him to procure for him a draft amounting to several hundred dollars. The draft was secured and deposited in the safe, and Mr. Lind was unable to get it to-day and it is a matter of doubt whether it will go to the profit and loss account or be charged to Leedom.

INVESTIGATING SILCOTT'S STEALINGS. The special committee charged with investigating the accounts of the office of sergeant-at-arms met and went into secret session in order to map out a plan of procedure. At the end of half an hour word was sent to Leedom that the committee desired his presence. Leedom has made another searching examination of the books of his office and places the amount of the defalcation at $71,600. Leedom's examination was confined to an investigation of the manner in which business was transacted in his office in its various ramifications, with the treasury, national banks and with represen tatives.

J. W. Whelpley, assistant Uuited States treasurer, testified as to the mode in which drafts of the sergeant-at-arms of the house are presented and paid at the department. After hearing Whelpley's statement the committee made an investigation into the legal aspect of the case, the result of which was most unsatisfactory to the members whose salaries are in arrears. Although the matter is still an open question, it appears, as a result of the inquiry thus far, that the responsibility cannot be located.

Altogether the situation is distressing to those members who at first had no doubt that they would promptly recover their missing salaries. Having exhausted the knowledge of the treasury officers, the committee went to the office of the sergeant-at-arms and began an examination of a formidable array of books and accounts. Ex-Congressman Paige of Ohio, bondsman for Leedom, emphatically denied the statement which gained some currency that he was indebted to Silcott. He says he owes Silcott no money whatever. Representative Adams, chairman of this investigating committee, says the story that Silcott had gone to New York to collect money of Paige is doubtless one of Sileott's lies invented to gain time.

They Want Sullivan to Fight. St. Paul, Dec. 9. The Demp-sey Athletic club of Fargo, N.

held a meeting and decided to offer a purse of $40,000 for a fight between John L. Sullivan and Peter Jackson. A committee was selected to draft a form of agreement, to be presented for the signatures of the two pugilists. President Wilson wired Sullivan of the action of the club. The laws of the old territory of Dakota forbid prize fighting under imprisonment but it is proposed to have the milion a convenient island in the Red river of the North.

Advices from Buencs Ayres deny tho rumored commercial panic in that city. Jules Fleury Hnsson, better known as Cham Fleury, the French writer, is dead. i I i if rj i. 1 Wheat Xo. 2.

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Wheat No. 2 red 84 Coun No. 2 41 42j OAT8 Mixed 27 (a) 27U 11 25 aUl 50 Lahd 30 6 35 CHICAGO. Wheat Per bushel 78 78' Corn Per bushel 32 (a) 32 Oats Per 20 20 Fork 0 50 9 75 Lard 5 97 6 00 Hogs Packing and shipping 3 63 3 00 Cattle Stockers and feeders 1 75 3 (10 Sheep 2 75 (a) 4 00 ST. LOUiS.

Wheat No. 2 red 77 77" Cokn Per 29 29? Oats Per 19W 20 Hogs Mixed packing 4 75 (a) 4 80 Cattle Feeders 3 00 (a) 3 10 SlUUX CITY. Cattle -Stockers and feeders 1 50 2 90 Hogs 3 82 3 87 ISO'S EEMEDY FOI CATARRH. Beet Easiest to use. Cheagesfc Rtlief iftafeWiata, ears is dertain.

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